Smart Item: Ruffled Flounce Top

  Forever 21 Chiffon Flounce Top

I was in the mood for some small shopping a while ago, so I strolled down the stores near my workplace. I didn't want to spend all that much so I just went to Forever 21, mainly to just look around, grab some stuff, and leave them there (this is how I cure my shopping hype vs. frugality - makes me feel like I actually shopped but not really).

I came across this great top from their Fabulous Finds collection. Its a really cute flouncy ruffled top, very reasonably priced at $13.50 (See it here). Before I actually bought the top, I stood there and try to come up with some outfits I can pull with this single top. 

In conclusion, I bought the top. I thought it was versatile enough to wear with many different outfits.


To give you some inspiration or ideas on how to wear this top, you may look at some outfits I put together.

RUFFLED TOP PAIRED WITH SHORTS

LOOK#1 - The top paired with your regular blue (denim) shorts, tucked in, and paired with a chunky dark colored heel can make the look dressy enough for after work dinner or movie date.

LOOK#2 - The same top paired with the same shorts, tucked in, and paired with a dark colored menswear looking flats (english oxfords, or any flats really) creates a more casual look but not overly casual that you will look sloppy.

RUFFLED TOP PAIRED WITH CROPPED PANTS

LOOK# 1 - The top tucked in with cropped pants creates a more formal and pulled together look. Paired with a somewhat light colored peep-toe heel (anything you already have) elevates the look even more. It can be worn to work, interview, meetings, but still be playful enough to wear to dinner or movies.

LOOK# 2 - The same top with the same cropped pants, paired with menswear inspired flats (or any pointy flats for that matter) makes the look more casual but still pulled together enough to be worn to work. 

RUFFLED TOP PAIRED WITH JEANS

For this collection of looks, I wanted to show the top un-tucked.

LOOK# 1 - Even with the top un-tucked and paired with your everday light wash skinnies, the look can still be as pulled together as it was when paired with the cropped pants. Mixing the look with a t-strap wedge (or any wedge you may have) balances the fluonciness the top creates when un-tucked - if you have a cute colored wedge, all the better to make the look more interesting.

LOOK# 2 - So this top is not all about "formality" or "pulled together". The cut and silhouette itself should be easy and fun. You can pair the top with your everyday skinnies, plus your everyday chucks or sneakers and you can still create a good outfit - Simple and Casual

LOOK# 3 (BONUS) - The outfit that you can create with this top is endless. A very smart item indeed. PLUS, it can go from summer, right into fall. The F21 top has a mauve-ish pink color that is perfect for fall. Just wear it with your fall jacket, and your trusty boots, and your all set.

Please let me know what you guys think. xo Ciao 

Notes: All looks have been created using Looklet. The outfits used are for visual purposes only. I want to give credit to the items I've used (Top-SIlence & Noise, Shorts - Marc Jacobs, Cropped Pants - Acne, Jeans - Acne)

The Heroes of Olympus: Lost Hero (Rick Riordan)

I have always been a big fan of the Percy Jackson and the Olympian series (yeah I'm such a kid!). When the series ended it was really sad and I really felt like I wanted to read more.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is about a teen-aged boy discovering that he is so much more than just a regular boy with ADHD. He is a demigod, more importantly, son of Poseidon. The series takes us to his battles, struggles with himself, struggles with his weaknesses, and ultimately saving the world or die trying.

It is a very nice story, filled with adventure and Riordan kept it lighter with bits of sarcasm. I love his writing style.

A few days ago I received a wonderful email from Borders. A new book from Rick Riordan is coming out this year! Borders sent me access to read 2 chapters of the book. My thoughts: I CAN'T WAIT!!

I am pre-ordering this book from Borders .. October cant come too soon!!

Description of the book taken from Borders after the jump:

"After saving Olympus from the evil Titan lord, Kronos, Percy and friends have rebuilt their beloved Camp Half-Blood, where the next generation of demigods must now prepare for a chilling prophecy of their own: Seven half-bloods shall answer the call, To storm or fire the world must fall. An oath to keep with a final breath, And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death. Now, in a brand-new series from blockbuster best-selling author Rick Riordan, fans return to the world of Camp Half-Blood. Here, a new group of heroes will inherit a quest. But to survive the journey, they need the help of some familiar demigods."

Urban Outfitters Biggest Sale (ever..?)

UO is having a huge sale.... but I seriously doubt I'm the first to know (as stated on the newsletter).. lol

I've browsed through their website. They've got stock on some good dresses, but many of them have been on sale since forever. Sometimes the stores actually have better varieties and styles than the ones online... plenty of times I've found that the stores are even cheaper on some items too.. which is weird.

Here are some of my picks:

Need... to... stay... away... from... sales.......

Drop by their site: Urban Outfitters

Welcome to My Brain...

I have decided to create a new blog in order to have some type of outlet for ideas and thoughts that are always brewing up in my head.

Some of my favorite past time is reading through different blogs. I admire how most of the bloggers seem to always have something going on in their lives and they can always find something to talk about. I'm not sure I can deliver the same (I'm sure 1 out of 2 people reading thru this just clicked this window close..lol ).

My hope for this blog will be to share my thoughts on random things, be it fashion, techy stuff, random cute stuff, books, music, etc. If along the way I am able to entertain and amuse some people, then that would make me very happy and will be able to consider this blog a great time waster success . 


Cheerio... xo